This video has an audio commentary. The life cycle of a honey bee is presented as an example of complete metamorphosis, the development of an insect from egg to larva, then pupa, then adult. Moths, butterflies and wasps also develop with complete metamorphosis. Some aspects of beekeeping are also discussed.
Author: apiarymanager
Bee Stings – Scrape or Pinch?
When I started beekeeping I was told, as you probably were that: 1) I would get stung and 2) I should scrape the sting not pinch and pull. The reason given was that the pinch method would squeeze venom into the skin. Recently this was tested by researchers at the Department of Entomology, University of … Continue reading Bee Stings – Scrape or Pinch?
Regional Bee Inspector’s Newsletter and Advice – June 2011
Please read the RBI Summer 2011 Newsletter and important information below from Frank Gellatly. Are your bees starving? National Bee Unit - Advice Note 2nd June 2011 This year has seen exceptional weather with some regions having the driest spring for a century whilst others such as Scotland receiving far more precipitation than average. … Continue reading Regional Bee Inspector’s Newsletter and Advice – June 2011
Review PBKA on the Clubbz Website
Our Association is now listed on the Clubbz clubs and hobbies website. Pay a visit to the website and give us a rating to let visitors know what you think of our Association.
WBKA Basic Assessment – Applications Needed by May 27
What is the Basic Assessment? The WBKA Basic Assessment is the entry level examination which provides you with the evidence that you have reached an initial level of knowledge and skill in beekeeping. You are likely to be in your second or third year of beekeeping and have attended the beginners course or regular meetings … Continue reading WBKA Basic Assessment – Applications Needed by May 27
